About SoCal horse racing, Del Mar in particular

Tampa Bay Downs opinions for Saturday March 4

Race 6 – Tam
#4 East Bay Lodge (8-1) TURF ONLY ****
Our Eyes: This gelding makes his second start for trainer Jose Chavez, who is 20% with such animals. This likes to come from off the pace, which should be just fine in this spot.
Jeff’s Playbook: 4 units to win, 5 units to place and 6 units to show.

Race 9 – Tam
#9 Ponti Scheme (5-1) TURF ONLY ****
Our Eyes: Trainer Christophe Clement has two horses in this race, including this first-timer starter. Therefore, leading jockey Daniel Centeno must have had his choice of mounts and took this 3-year-old filly.
Jeff’s Playbook: 4 units to win, 5 units to place and 6 units to show.

Race 10 – Tam
#8 Cause Ioya (9-2) ****
Our Eyes: Trainer Chris Block is 21% with horses off of a 90-day plus day layoff. She comes out of key race that has produced three next out winners.
Jeff’s Playbook: 4 units to win, 5 units to place and 6 units to show.